What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Millwright position at weir?
Journeyman Millwright Location - Calgary, AB Work Arrangement - Onsite, Day Shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) with occasional weekend work What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining. Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future. What you’ll do ⦿ Equipment Assembly & Repair: Disassemble, inspect, and repair pumps, gearboxes, valves, and other rotating mineral processing equipment primarily in the shop environment. Daily tasks include assembling skid packages involving gearboxes, electric motors, and pumps. ⦿ Mechanical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve mechanical issues with equipment, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. Success means minimal downtime and high-quality repairs. ⦿ Alignment & Testing: Perform precision alignments of motors, gearboxes, and pumps, and conduct pneumatic and hydro pressure testing to verify equipment integrity. ⦿ Collaboration & Communication: Liaise effectively with engineers, management, and trades colleagues to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities. ⦿ Field Service Support: Occasionally travel to customer sites for pump commissioning and field service work. ⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. What you’ll bring Must-haves: ⦿ Millwright certification with inter-provincial tickets or Red Seal certification in Alberta. ⦿ Minimum 3-4 years of ticketed journeyman millwright experience, particularly in assembly, repair, and overhaul of pumps and mechanical rotating equipment. ⦿ Ability to read and understand assembly packages, engineer drawings, and wiring schematics. ⦿ Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently and follow procedures with minimal supervision. Nice-to-haves: ⦿ Experience with balancing and alignments on equipment. ⦿ Knowledge of submersible electric pumps and slurry pump systems. ⦿ Exposure to pump/barge systems, cyclone clusters, and large fabrications. ⦿ Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to safety. Why join Weir? We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives. Benefits ⦿ Competitive Compensation ⦿ Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options ⦿ RRSP contributions ⦿ 15 days Paid Time Off in first year ⦿ Paid Statutory Holidays #Minerals #LI-KH1 We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.